Candida - a genus of yeastlike fungi that are commonly part of the normal flora of the mouth, skin, intestinal tract, and vagina, but can cause a variety of infections
Distal Subungual Onychomycosis - Nail fungus found under the nail or hoof.
Dystrophic Onychomycosis Fingernail Fungus - A degenerative disorder caused by inadequate or defective nutrition.
Fungal Infection - The body normally hosts a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. Some of these are useful to the body. Others may multiply rapidly and form infections. Fungi can live on the dead tissues of the hair, nails, and outer skin layers.
Hyponychium - the thickened epidermis beneath the free distal end of the nail.hyponychial
Keratin - any of a family of scleroproteins that are the main constituents of epidermis, hair, nails, and horny tissues. The high-sulfur keratin polypeptides of ectodermally derived structures, e.g., hair and nails, are also called hard k's
Nail Fungus - (see Onychomycosis)
Nail Matrix - the intercellular substance of a tissue or the tissue from which a structure develops in the nail bed.
Onycholysis - the separation of a nail from its underlying bed. Onycholysis is a common symptom of candidal infections of the nail or of exposure to harsh chemicals and detergents.
Onychomycosis - Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails. The actual infection is of the bed of the nail and of the plate under the surface of the nail. Onychomycosis is the most common of all diseases of the nails in adults. In North America, the incidence falls roughly between 2-13%. The incidence of onychomycosis is also greater in older adults, and up to 90% of the elderly may be affected. Men are more commonly infected than women. Individuals who are especially susceptible include those with chronic diseases such as diabetes and circulatory problems and those with diseases that suppress the immune system.
Paronychia - A paronychia is an infection around the nail. Many organisms can cause a paronychia. This particular case is caused by the yeast-like organism Candida.
Toenail Fungus - (see Onychomycosis)
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